Design Manager at Primus Group

Major Accountabilities of Position:

• Co-ordinate the design functions of the Project to ensure completion of high quality IFC / AFC drawings in accordance with time and cost constraints to achieve project objectives and meet customer’s expectations. Particular emphasis on management of producing multi-discipline deliverables and effective coordination of other Designers.
• Proficiency in 3D software for preparation of 3D Models, auto-generation of  MTOs, detection and modification of clashes between piping, equipment, cable trays, and structural members, extraction of 2D drawings from 3D Models and general presentation of projects.
• Co-ordinate all design to ensure desirable deliverables are produced.
• Co-ordinate with CAD System Administrator that all attributes in the 3D model will allow smooth production of 2D drawings.
• Work directly with the Project Engineering Manager to ensure the right Designers are assigned on the project.
• Co-ordinate with all Discipline Lead Engineers, CAD System Administrator, to ensure the relevant design standards are used on the project.
• Ensure that deliverable review cycles are adequately completed and relevant Discipline Lead Engineer signed off on deliverables before they are issued.

Competencies Required
Integrity & trust, Action orientation, Drive for Results, Safety Awareness Technical & Functional Skill, Customer Focus, Dealing with change, Building Business Relation, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Problem Solving, Timely Decision Making, Organising and Work/Life Balance.

Specific Knowledge:
Knowledge of relevant aspects of performance management processes; working knowledge of training design, development and delivery processes. FPSO and Subsea engineering experience will be added advantage.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:
Academic qualifications Bachelor of Science in any related Engineering Field.  A minimum 8 years' industry experience in Oil and Gas Facilities designs and coordination.

HSE Capability:
Commitment to safe working practices and ability to promote safety consciousness within the department.

IT Skills:
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

People Skills:
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop effective business relationships, good communication skills, team management and development skills, collaborative leadership style, coaching and facilitation skills.

Other Relevant Information
• Ensure that the standards used on the project are acceptable to the client and that appropriate approvals of drawings are obtained.
• Prepare the weekly report information.
• Refer any major problems during a project’s duration to the Project Engineering Manager.
• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the   Quality Assurance system.
• Safety – Responsible for personal safety and safe working practices for personnel working for you and around you. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.